6 Cold Press Juicer Recipes to Reset After Summer

Sep 1, 2026 Keplin Editorial Team

Getting back into a rhythm after summer is a bit painful, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Juices are a good way to boost your immune system to face the relentless routine of back-to-school and proper back to work. Start small: a five-minute juice in the morning, made fresh, no shortcuts. These six recipes give you enough variety to make it a habit rather than a chore.
All six are slow juicer recipes made with the Keplin Cold Press Juicer, which runs at low speed to preserve more of the nutrients and natural colour of the produces you’ve used. When you use a standard centrifugal, carrot juice comes out vivid rather than muddy, watermelon stays clean and red rather than foamy. Try a slow press juicer for yourself with the recipes below and see the difference.

1. Carrot, Apple & Ginger

This is the cold press juicer’s natural territory. Carrot and apple together are sweet enough to drink without any additions, but the ginger sharpens the flavour just right. It’s a good morning juice: make it while waiting for the kettle, drink it quickly and feel immediately virtuous about it.
The cold press method matters here. Centrifugal juicers tend to produce foamy, lightly oxidised carrot juice that separates within minutes. The slow press keeps the colour bright and the texture cleaner, so you get a wellness boost from the first sip.

Serves: 2

Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

3 large carrots, scrubbed and topped
2 apples, quartered and cored
2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled

Method

Cut the carrots into chunks that fit your feed chute.
Feed the ginger through first, sandwiched between a couple of carrot pieces. This helps the auger grip it.
Alternate the remaining carrot and apple through the juicer for a consistent blend.
Pour over ice and serve immediately.

Tip: With a vegetable chopper, you can make this recipe in half the time. The Keplin 4-in-1 Vegetable Chopper handles carrots and apples in seconds and comes with its own container, so there's less washing up too.

2. Pineapple & Mint

Pineapple runs through a cold press juicer well. It yields a lot of liquid and the result is much cleaner and less acidic than tinned pineapple juice. Mint adds the perfect balance of freshness to your drink.

This one is simple enough to make any morning but good enough to put in front of guests.
Serves: 2

Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

300g fresh pineapple, skin removed and cored (roughly a quarter of a standard pineapple)
Small handful of fresh mint leaves
Juice of half a lime

Method

Cut the pineapple flesh into chunks that fit the feed chute.
Feed the mint leaves through the juicer, folded and pressed, between pieces of pineapple.
Stir in the lime juice.
Pour over plenty of ice.

Tip: If you're serving this as a longer drink, top with sparkling water and a slice of lime. It’s perfect as a fancy drink to serve for guests.

3. Kiwi & Apple

Kiwi juice on its own is sharp and a little intense. Not unpleasant, but not something most people would drink a full glass of. Apple brings it back into balance, and the colour the two produce together (a vivid, slightly translucent green) is striking enough that it tends to get people’s attention before they’ve tried it.

It’s a good immune-support juice. Kiwi is high in Vitamin C and the cold press method keeps more of that intact than a high-speed machine would. Worth making at the start of the week and keeping in a sealed bottle in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Serves: 2

Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

3 kiwis, peeled and halved
2 apples, quartered and cored

Method

Peel the kiwis and slice into pieces.
Quarter and core the apples.
Alternate kiwi and apple through the juicer for an even blend.
Pour over ice and drink straight away for the best colour.

Tip: Drink this within an hour of making it to keep the colours bright. The vivid green fades as the juice oxidises, though the flavour stays good for longer.

4. Watermelon & Lime Cooler

Watermelon has one of the highest water contents of any fruit, which makes it ideal for cold pressing. The juice comes out clean, bright red and mildly sweet without needing anything added. A squeeze of lime and a splash of sparkling water turns it into something that holds its own as a garden drink on a warm afternoon.

This is probably the most visually striking of the six. Bright enough to wake you up when you’ve got to go back to work after a holiday in Spain.

Serves: 2–3

Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

500g seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into chunks
Juice of 1 lime
200ml sparkling water
Ice

Method

Feed the watermelon chunks through the juicer.
Stir in the lime juice.
Fill glasses with ice. Pour over the watermelon juice until two-thirds full.
Top with sparkling water. Stir gently, garnish and serve.

Tip: Freeze leftover juice in silicone ice cube trays so you can enjoy this drink whenever you’d like, without extra prep. You can also add it to a new serving of juice to avoid diluting the flavour.

5. Virgin Piña Colada

Cold pressed virgin pina colada with pineapple juice coconut milk and lime in a glass

Pineapple is high in Vitamin C and bromelain, which supports digestion. The coconut milk adds healthy fats that keep you fuller for longer, so this drinks more like a light meal than a juice.
This works equally well as a non-alcoholic option at a barbecue or a weekend morning drink.

Serves: 2

Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

250g fresh pineapple, skin removed and cored
150ml coconut milk (from a tin, shaken before opening)
Juice of half a lime
Large handful of ice

Method

Feed the pineapple through the juicer.
Add the fresh pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime juice and ice to a blender.
Blend until smooth and frothy.
Pour into glasses. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint. Serve immediately.

Tip: Before pouring, run a lime wedge around the rim and dip it in desiccated coconut. It's a small touch but it adds just the right level of elegance.

6. Pomegranate & Orange Mocktail

If you pour the orange juice in first and add the pomegranate carefully down the inside edge of the glass, it’ll give you a layered gradient from red to orange that requires no technique beyond patience and a steady hand.

The pomegranate has a complexity that works well with a splash of sparkling water and a few seeds as garnish. It’s also the one that looks most like a proper cocktail, for occasions where that matters.
Pomegranate & Orange Mocktail

Serves: 2

Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

3 large oranges, peeled and segmented
Seeds of 1 pomegranate (or 100ml pomegranate juice)
Juice of half a lemon
Sparkling water, to top up
Ice

Method

Feed the orange segments through the juicer. Stir in the lemon juice.
If using fresh pomegranate, press the seeds through the juicer to extract the juice.
Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour the orange and lemon juice in until two-thirds full.
Very slowly pour the pomegranate juice down the inside edge of the glass so it sinks to the bottom and creates a layered effect.
Top with a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and an orange slice. Serve without stirring.

Tip: If the juice is too tart, stir in a little honey or agave before pouring. A spoonful of sugar always helps!

The Bottom Line: Six Recipes Worth Making This September

Whether you're after healthy juice recipes for busy mornings or something more built for the weekend, these six recipes cover the range. Plus, they are good enough to make the machine feel like it was worth the investment. Start with whichever looks most appealing and go from there. If you do not yet have a cold press juicer, the Keplin Cold Press Juicer is the one used throughout this guide. Browse the full blenders and juicers range to compare models.

FAQs About Cold Press Juicer Recipes

What is a cold press juicer and how does it work?

A cold press juicer (also called a slow or masticating juicer) uses an auger to crush and press fruit and vegetables at low speed rather than shredding them at high speed like a centrifugal juicer would do. The slower process generates less heat, which preserves more of the vitamins, enzymes and natural colour in the juice.

What is the difference between a cold press juicer and a normal juicer?

A centrifugal juicer spins at high speed, which generates heat and introduces air into the juice. Cold press juicers work more slowly, producing less foam, better colour and juice that stays fresh longer. More time, better results.

What fruits and vegetables can you put in a cold press juicer?

Apples, carrots, beetroot, citrus, watermelon, pineapple, cucumber, ginger and leafy greens like spinach and kale. Very soft fruits like banana don't juice well and are better blended. If you're looking for juicer recipes suited to UK seasonal produce, September is a good time to start: apples, pears and beetroot are all at their best and run through a cold press juicer just right.

How long does cold pressed juice last in the fridge?

Usually up to 72 hours in a sealed bottle, though the flavour and colour are best within the first 24 hours. After that, some nutrients degrade and the juice can start to separate. Give it a shake before drinking if it's been sitting overnight.

Is a cold press juicer worth it?

Yes. A cold press juicer extracts more liquid from the same amount of produce, wastes less pulp and gives you juice that keeps longer than anything a centrifugal machine produces. You’ll be making a good choice for the environment and for your health.

Can you make mocktails with a cold press juicer?

Yes. Fresh cold pressed juice is far more vibrant in colour and flavour than shop-bought, which makes a real difference when you're building a layered drink or something that needs to look as good as it tastes. Three of the six recipes in this guide are mocktails and we tested them just to make sure they’ll add the right touch of fun to the party.

How do you clean a cold press juicer?

Disassemble the parts immediately after use before any pulp dries. The auger, filter and end cup can be rinsed under fresh water. Use the cleaning brush (included with the Keplin Cold Press Juicer) to clear the filter mesh. The main body should be wiped down with a damp cloth only - never submerged in water.